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Armed Forces lead tributes to Dame Vera Lynn at her funeral
The Armed Forces led the nation in saying farewell to the Forces’ Sweetheart with a series of ceremonial tributes at the funeral of Dame Vera Lynn today.
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Free ‘wraparound’ childcare for the armed forces
The children of service personnel will be entitled to free breakfast and after-school childcare as part of new measures to better support the armed forces and their loved ones.
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COVID Support Force: the MOD’s contribution to the coronavirus response
On 18 March the Defence Secretary announced new measures to enable armed forces personnel to support public services in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
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Permanent protection from higher tax for military personnel in Scotland
Thousands of British Armed Forces personnel will continue to be protected from income tax rises passed by Holyrood.
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UK loans Estonia four Jackal vehicles to support counter-terror mission in Mali
Estonian Special Forces deploying to Mali will be loaned four Jackal armoured vehicles by the UK Ministry of Defence, it is today announced.
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Update: air strikes against Daesh
The RAF are continuing to take the fight to Daesh in Iraq and Syria.
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We work for a secure and prosperous United Kingdom with global reach and influence. We will protect our people, territories, values and interests at home and overseas, through strong armed forces and in partnership with allies, to ensure our security, support our national interests and safeguard our prosperity.
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- No defence for abuse: a strategy to tackle domestic abuse within the defence community
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- MOD: spending over £25,000, January to December 2020
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+44 1253 866 043
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01452 519951 (fax: 01452 510807)
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The MOD is endeavouring to meet its statutory obligations under the Freedom of Information Act (2000). However, the measures implemented to prevent the spread of Coronavirus are likely to significantly impact on our ability to respond to requests within the legislative timeframe. Correspondence sent by post will not be actioned at this time and, where possible, should be re-submitted via email to CIO-FOI@mod.gov.uk. We will process requests as quickly as possible, where priorities and resources allow. Thank you for your patience during this time.
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